Ohio Turnpike Middle Ridge Service Plaza Westbound – I-80
Ohio Turnpike Middle Ridge Service Plaza is a service plaza on I-80 westbound near Amherst in Lorain County, Ohio. Reported truck parking: 118 spaces. The next westbound stop is Ohio Turnpike Blue Heron Service Plaza – Westbound, 63 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-80 Westbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 63 miles westbound on I-80. Plan a break here if you need one.
Ohio Turnpike Blue Heron Service Plaza – Westbound63 mi ahead by the mile markers · Ohio · Mile marker 76.9Previous westbound stop: Ohio Turnpike Great Lakes Service Plaza – Westbound · 31 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity. This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this service plaza
On Interstate 80 westbound near Amherst, the Ohio Turnpike Middle Ridge Service Plaza gives travelers in Ohio a place to stop. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Ohio Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
The service plaza sits on the westbound side of I-80 near Amherst in Lorain County. It is listed near mile marker 139.5. You will find it at exit 140. Follow the "Service Plaza" signs as you approach.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Ohio Turnpike Vermilion Valley Service Plaza – Eastbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next westbound stop is Ohio Turnpike Blue Heron Service Plaza – Westbound, about 63 miles further along I-80.
Parking and amenities
The facility record lists 118 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day.
Coordinates
41.379715, -82.223263
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-80 is this service plaza on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 80 near Amherst. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the amenities listing.
Can I stop here at night?
Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day.
Where is the next rest stop?
Ohio Turnpike Blue Heron Service Plaza – Westbound, about 63 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.